Vitalik1609 wrote:
On my macbook pro 14 m1 pro 16 512 my battery drains too fast. When using browser and telegram app it takes 25% charge in an hour. Bought 7 months ago.
For comparison my friend has the exact same macbook and with full load, working with DB, pycharm, datagrip and other apps it only takes 10% in an hour.
Both tests were done at full brightness without power saving mode.
Rebooting and full discharge did not help.
Not all batteries are the same...
On the M-series Mac you can try A SafeBoot Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support will sort many anomalies
≤ 80% maximum capacity is when Apple suggests the battery is eligible for replacement
The rule of thumb—if you are near the mains leave it plugged in, if you need the portability then run on the battery only—this is how you help optimize your battery charging and extend the working life of your battery by reducing the cycle count.
Determine battery cycle count for Mac notebooks
Determine battery cycle count for Mac laptops - Apple Support
About BHM battery health management:
M1/M2/M3 SoC
About battery health management in Mac notebooks - Apple Support
Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple
Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple
Use settings that optimize battery life
If you see Service Recommended on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro - Apple Support
